Playful Learning Programs Assistant

Bay Area Discovery Museum; Sausalito (CA); On-site; USD 24,962,000 - 26,230,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito, CA is seeking a Playful Program Assistant to join our Learning & Museum Experience team. The role supports educational programs during events and fosters playful learning for children 0-8 and their families.

This entry-level, part-time position pays $21.74/hour. It averages 16 hours a week with weekend availability, onsite at our campus in Sausalito. Bilingual candidates (English and Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese) earn $22.74/hour.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with young children 0-8 years and their families.
• Ability to speak Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese is a plus.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion; creating welcome and belonging.
• Positive, friendly, playful and curious demeanor.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of speaking in front of small groups of visitors.
• Excellent problem-solving, dependable, adaptable; receptive to feedback.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to adjust days/hours.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate educational programming during special events such as Birthday Parties and Festivals.
• Support playful learning for young children and their caregivers by activating museum exhibits spaces.
• Support museum opening and closing routines and protocols.
• Ensure indoor/outdoor learning environments are clean, stocked with materials, props, and tools.
• Execute setup and cleanup for programs and festivals.
• Organise, prepare, and complete inventory for program materials and supplies.
• Document and communicate repair, maintenance, and material supply issues to staff.
• Support visitors in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese (bilingual staff only).
• Ensure visitors have a safe, welcoming experience with empathy and inclusivity.
• Orient families to campus, programs, and activities; answer questions.
• Enforce museum policies around safety.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interest in children

Bilingual

DEI mindset

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Public speaking

Problem solving

Flexible schedule

Transportation

Job description

Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito, CA is seeking a Playful Program Assistant to join our Learning & Museum Experience team. The role supports educational programs during events and fosters playful learning for children 0-8 and their families.

This entry-level, part-time position pays $21.74/hour. It averages 16 hours a week with weekend availability, onsite at our campus in Sausalito. Bilingual candidates (English and Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese) earn $22.74/hour.